Note: This story has been updated with the correct qualifying dates for candidates. Miami Lakes will hold a special election on April 9 to replace Vice Mayor Carlos O. Alvarez, who cited personal reasons when he resigned Nov. 14. The winner will fulfill Alvarez’s term and serve until November 2026. The day after Alvarez resigned, Mayor Manny Cid nominated Mariam D. Yanes, chair of the Planning and Zoning Board, to replace...

     Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava returned to the Country Club of Miami a second time in 2023 to hear property owners’ concerns about damages to homes that they blame on limestone mining.       Just over 60 residents from the northwest section of the county and Southwest Broward County attended the Dec. 11 meeting.       “[It’s a] very critical...

Cypress Village Shopping Center BurgerFi 7431 Miami Lakes Drive.  786-322-6270. Dine in, take-out. www.burgerfi.com CRUZEIRO Brazilian Steakhouse 7419 Miami Lakes Dr. 305-363-5247 Indoor/outdoor dining, take-out, Uber Eats. Order from cruzeirosteakhouse.net. DiCED 7425 Miami Lakes Drive  305-961-1032 Dicedfood.com, indoor dining; take-out; Uber Eats; Postmates; DoorDash....

     Miami Lakes AutoMall held its 23rd annual toy drive for the Team of Life organization in Fort Lauderdale, run by Essie “Big Mama” Reed.       Reed said the toys will be given to school children, including in northwest Miami-Dade County. Shown at the auto dealer on Dec. 21 are from left, Mateo Leiras from the Finance Dept.; Joe Perez from Preowned Inventory; Carlos Morales from the...

Eva Franco  Coach, Sweat 440  Palm Springs North       “I hope we can open more [Sweat 440] studios in the new year and have new locations for my personal [career] success,” Eva Franco said.  Angel Fitzpatrick Homeschool student Miami Beach      “I want to get to 200 push ups and a perfect handstand,” Angel Fitzpatrick, 6, said.  Jesus...